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Goiter

By Alyson Burgess, About.com

Definition: The term "Goiter" describes a medical condition that causes inflammation and enlargement of the thyroid gland in birds. Symptoms of goiter have been linked to iodine deficiency.
Pronunciation: goy-ter
Examples: Goiter is visually noticeable in the throat area of affected birds.

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